With advances in technology, the public has seen videos of disturbing acts, rather than just hearing about them. Since videos recording devices are cheap and easy to place and access, many are recording what is happening to them and around them. One video taken in a...
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How do you know if your family has a valid birth injury claim?
It can be devastating for your Illinois family to learn that your child suffered an injury during the birth process. The fact that your child could have injuries that will affect the rest of his or her life can mar what was a joyous occasion. In the days and weeks...
Anesthesia errors happen and injury can result
If you or a loved one is about to have a medical procedure or surgery, there are only a few ways of being rendered unconscious for the procedure. While the doctor may explain the details of the surgery or procedure, they may not go in depth about the anesthesia...
What are the legal rights of Illinois nursing home residents?
There are positives and negatives to getting older. One downside for many elderly people and their loved ones is that failing health can make it difficult to care for themselves or complete everyday activities. That's where nursing home come in. Many families find...
County commissioners approve $4 million malpractice settlement
When you or a loved one needs medical care, you want to know that you can be cared for in a way that will be beneficial or at least stabilizing to your own or a loved one's health. Doctors and hospital staff often do the very best they can and can perform what some...
What is ‘informed consent’ in medical procedures?
Part of receiving medical care is the dialog between doctor and patient. In some cases, other health care professionals, like nurses or similar staff, may step in to answer questions and make recommendations. When a person is ill or has an injury, there is often a few...
Work-related death of loved one could be construction negligence
When you kissed your loved one good-bye this morning, you never expected that would be the last time you'd see them. Sadly, this happens to too many Cook County families, especially construction workers, when they do not return home from a job. There are an infinite...
In-home care: How to tell the good companies from the bad
When you or your loved one have suffered an injury or health condition that requires additional recovery beyond a hospital stay, you may need assistance from family members, friends or even licensed professionals to function on a daily basis. In-home care is a great...
Studies find car accident prevalence in Illinois State
Despite statewide attempts at increasing driver and vehicle safety, injuries and fatalities appear to be on the rise on Illinois roads. Attempts to get to the bottom of why the increase in driver and passenger injuries and fatalities on Illinois roads have turned up a...
What acts or symptoms might indicate nursing home neglect?
Millions of Americans reside in nursing home, and that number is expected to climb in the coming decades. A nursing home should be a place of safe haven and a place where loved ones can reside in the short or long-term. However, if a nursing home and their staff are...

